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Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War

Title
Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War / Duncan Tonatiuh.
Author
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Publication
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019]

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Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations; 29 cm
Summary
"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for his contributions. Upon his return to the US, he joined other Mexican-Americans whom he had met in the army to fight for equality. His contribution, along with others, ultimately led to the creation of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), which is the oldest Latino civil rights organization. Soldier for Equality is based in part on Luz's diary during the war. It includes a biography of Luz's later years, an author's note, a timeline, a bibliography, and an index." --
Alternative Title
José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War
Subject
  • Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953 > Juvenile literature
  • Sáenz, José de la Luz, 1888-1953
  • League of United Latin American Citizens > Juvenile literature
  • United States. Army. Regiment, 360th > Biography > Juvenile literature
  • League of United Latin American Citizens
  • 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918 > Participation, Mexican American > Juvenile literature
  • Mexican Americans > Texas > Biography > Juvenile literature
  • Civil rights workers > Texas > Biography > Juvenile literature
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Historical
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
  • JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists
  • Civil rights workers
  • Mexican Americans
  • Military participation > Mexican American
  • Texas
Genre/Form
  • Picture books for children.
  • Picture books.
  • Biographies.
  • Juvenile works.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience (note)
  • Ages 6-8.
  • 860L
  • Sentence length: 4 (hard) Word frequency: 1 (very easy)
Awards (note)
  • Pura Belpré Author Honor Book, 2020
  • Robert F. Silbert Award winner, 2020
Call Number
JFF 20-682
ISBN
  • 9781419736827
  • 1419736825
LCCN
2018047729
OCLC
1057730941
Author
Tonatiuh, Duncan, author, illustrator.
Title
Soldier for equality : José de la Luz Saénz and the Great War / Duncan Tonatiuh.
Publisher
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2019]
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Creator/Contributor Characteristics
National/regional group: Mexicans
Gender group: Men
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience
Ages 6-8.
860L lexile
Sentence length: 4 (hard) Word frequency: 1 (very easy) Lexile.
Study Program
Accelerated Reader LG 5.3 0.5.
Awards
Pura Belpré Author Honor Book, 2020
Robert F. Silbert Award winner, 2020
Chronological Term
1914-1918
Research Call Number
JFF 20-682
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